Show Info
- Status: Returning Series
- First Aired: September 30, 2018
- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 8
- Networks: RTÉ One
- Genres: Documentary
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Great Lighthouses of Ireland(2018)
Overview
Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.
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No imageSeason 1
4 episodes • 2018
Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Nation Surrounded | Sep 30, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Feats of Engineering | Oct 7, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Witnesses to History | Oct 14, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Bright Future | Oct 21, 2018 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
4 episodes • 2022
Season 2
4 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fastnet Lighthouse | May 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Baily Lighthouse | May 15, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Cromwell Point Lighthouse | May 22, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Skellig Michael Lighthouse | May 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
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